A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

CPW Statewide Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

A female Eleven Mile State Park staff member, sitting on a rock, assists a family in using binoculars for wildlife watching.

CPW Statewide Events

Colorado Parks and Wildlife regularly offers events, classes, and festivals for all our outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Mule deer doe in Elkhead Reservoir State Park standing in yellow wild flowers, shrubs with grasslands and mountain in distance

Crossing Paths with Wildlife

In Colorado, you can meet wildlife wherever you go: state parks, cities and your own backyard. Wildlife viewing is an excellent pastime, but encounters with wildlife can sometimes be delicate situations, and it’s important to know what to do when you come across wildlife.

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See Colorado Parks and Wildlife current events below.

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 A full-body profile photograph of a dark brown black bear walking through green grass and dense leafy bushes.

Jun

12

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Be Bear Wise: Camp Smart, Hike Safe

Jun 12, 2026 · 1:00pm

Ridgway State Park

Want to know what to do if you meet a black bear on the trail? Join park naturalist Shelby Martinez to look at real bear...

Education
 A full-body profile photograph of a dark brown black bear walking through green grass and dense leafy bushes.

Jun

12

Be Bear Wise: Camp Smart, Hike Safe

Jun 12, 2026 · 1:00pm

Ridgway State Park

Want to know what to do if you meet a black bear on the trail? Join park naturalist Shelby Martinez to look at real bear...

Education
Black bear

Jun

12

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BearWise Talk

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Discuss black bears, their nature, and how to ensure safety for them and us!

Education
Black bear

Jun

12

BearWise Talk

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Discuss black bears, their nature, and how to ensure safety for them and us!

Education
Little brown bat, Sacha Charny/NPS

Jun

12

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Bats!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Trinidad Lake State Park

Bring your naturalist hat as we delve into the mysterious life of bats!

Little brown bat, Sacha Charny/NPS

Jun

12

Bats!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Trinidad Lake State Park

Bring your naturalist hat as we delve into the mysterious life of bats!

Rick McMeehan/NPS

Jun

12

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The Busy Beaver: Nature's Engineer

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Lathrop State Park

Learn about beavers' amazing adaptations and how they benefit the ecosystem.

Education
Rick McMeehan/NPS

Jun

12

The Busy Beaver: Nature's Engineer

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:00pm

Lathrop State Park

Learn about beavers' amazing adaptations and how they benefit the ecosystem.

Education
popcorn

Jun

12

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Movie Night!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:30pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Get cozy under the stars to watch a family friendly movie outside!

popcorn

Jun

12

Movie Night!

Jun 12, 2026 · 7:30pm

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Get cozy under the stars to watch a family friendly movie outside!

The Visitor Center parking lot and gazebo at Mueller State Park at night. Everything is covered in a dull red light and sky glow can be seen on the left coming from Colorado Springs.

Jun

12

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Indigenous Storytelling

Jun 12, 2026 · 9:00pm

Mueller State Park

Join DarkSky Colorado and the Sacred Tree Council for an evening under the stars with Indigenous storytellers who will share...

The Visitor Center parking lot and gazebo at Mueller State Park at night. Everything is covered in a dull red light and sky glow can be seen on the left coming from Colorado Springs.

Jun

12

Indigenous Storytelling

Jun 12, 2026 · 9:00pm

Mueller State Park

Join DarkSky Colorado and the Sacred Tree Council for an evening under the stars with Indigenous storytellers who will share...

San Jun Trail Tri Logo Mountains, crossed oars, and a bike gear

Jun

13

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San Juan Trail Tri

Jun 13, 2026 · 8:30am

Ridgway State Park

The 4th Annual San Juan Trail Tri returns on June 13, 2026, challenging athletes to take on one of the region’s most scenic...

Events and Festivals
San Jun Trail Tri Logo Mountains, crossed oars, and a bike gear

Jun

13

San Juan Trail Tri

Jun 13, 2026 · 8:30am

Ridgway State Park

The 4th Annual San Juan Trail Tri returns on June 13, 2026, challenging athletes to take on one of the region’s most scenic...

Events and Festivals
A large blue heron in flight, wings spread wide and showing darker gray and black flight feathers, skims across clear, bright teal water.

Jun

13

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Sky Pilots: Birds in Flight

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Join us for an uplifting morning at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Ponds as we explore the incredible world of avian aviation! Presented by the...

Education
A large blue heron in flight, wings spread wide and showing darker gray and black flight feathers, skims across clear, bright teal water.

Jun

13

Sky Pilots: Birds in Flight

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Ridgway State Park

Join us for an uplifting morning at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Ponds as we explore the incredible world of avian aviation! Presented by the...

Education

Jun

13

Registration Required:

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Birding Hike - Weekend

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Guided Hike or Walk

Jun

13

Birding Hike - Weekend

Jun 13, 2026 · 9:00am

Barr Lake State Park

Join volunteer naturalists Candice and Tim for a birding walk in the park. Learn about birds and other natural wonders at Barr...

Guided Hike or Walk